Best Online Technology Programs in Statesville, NC (2026)

Statesville, North Carolina has a population of about 29,161. The city’s median household income is $55,492 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited technology programs within 100 miles of Statesville, with tuition ranging from $2,367 to $18,703 per year. In the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $172,100 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).


Closest Technology Schools to Statesville

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer technology programs. Distances are calculated from Statesville city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Mitchell Community CollegeStatesville, NC1.3 miContact school for pricing
Catawba Valley Community CollegeHickory, NC24.1 mi$2,367 - $18,703
Rowan-Cabarrus Community CollegeSalisbury, NC24.2 miContact school for pricing
University of North Carolina at CharlotteCharlotte, NC33.8 miContact school for pricing
Caldwell Community College and Technical InstituteHudson, NC34.6 mi$2,537 - $15,625

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Carolina schools on the North Carolina technology page.


Technology Wages Near Statesville

Statesville is part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area (BLS area code 16740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Carolina statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$132,100Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$135,766
Information Security Analyst$127,840Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$131,387
Computer Network Architect$129,640Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$133,237
Network and Computer Systems Administrator$98,350Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$101,079
Computer Network Support Specialist$65,380Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$67,194
Computer User Support Specialist$61,250Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$62,950
Web Developer$96,110Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$98,777
Computer and Information Systems Manager$172,100Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC$176,876

Source: BLS, May 2024 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Statesville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population29,161Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$55,492Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+26.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)97.3 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Technology-related employment in Iredell County510 workers, 139 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology programs are near Statesville, NC?

Our directory lists 5 technology programs within 100 miles of Statesville. The closest is Mitchell Community College in Statesville, NC (1.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute (34.6 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Statesville?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Statesville are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($172,100), Software Developer ($132,100), Computer Network Architect ($129,640). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with North Carolina statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Mooresville instead of Statesville?

Mooresville, NC is 14.1 miles from Statesville and has its own set of local technology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Statesville an affordable place to study technology?

Statesville’s median household income of $55,492 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Statesville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Carolina public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.